RAM 1500

RAM 1500 Power & Handling

Ram's performance, efficiency, and intelligence is nowhere more evident than with its legendary towing and hauling capability. Smart engineering such as the available class-exclusive Active-Level Four-Corner Air Suspension or our TorqueFlite 8 Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission means there isn't much the Ram 1500 can't do. available class-exclusive Active-Level Four-Corner Air Suspension offers automatic load leveling and is designed specifically to help improve capability and maintain the exceptional performance Ram trucks are known for. Its Adjustable air springs allow drivers to raise and lower the vehicle to one of five ride height settings. The Dashboard control lets drivers adjust clearance manually and Smart sensors automatically lower truck at highway speeds to help reduce drag and increase efficiency.

Toyota Tundra Power & Handling

Although engine and transmission options have not changed for the 2014 models, meaning select Tundras will still offer a choice between the 4.0-liter V-6, 4.6-liter V-8 and 5.7-liter V-8 engines, there have been some shock-valving changes to improve overall ride quality and handling. Likewise, the steering system has been improved to allow for better control with road variations and imperfections that can move the truck off course slightly. The results are reported to be better straight-line control and less driver fatigue.

RAM 1500 Features & Design

Ram 1500 is perfect for storing tools, gear or beverages. The available class-exclusive RamBox Cargo Management System offers lockable, lit, drainable storage with remote keyless entry for extra convenience. A key component of Ram's evolved aerodynamics technology, standard Active Air Grille Shutters open to cool the engine when necessary. At highway speeds, the shutters automatically close to reduce drag and improve efficiency. With the available Uconnect Access System, the 1500 can do double duty as a mobile office or entertainment center. The available 8.4-inch touchscreen offers features like interior climate control and 3-D terrain maps. Bluetooth wireless connectivity, voice command and steering wheel-mounted buttons mean you are always in complete control.

Toyota Tundra Features & Design

The all-new front design of the 2014 Tundra includes many changes. Designers made the hood taller and the grille wider, punctuating each of the different front grilles with a more chiseled and more modern look. The lower bumper design is now made of three distinct pieces to help with repair costs, but also will give the Tundra "face" a more muscular foundation to sit on. In addition, the fenders and wheel openings have a more squared-off look and character lines have been carved into the body. The Tundra will offer five new trim packages with unique wheel choices as well. The SR and SR5 grades will ride on 18-inch steel wheels, while the Limited, Platinum and 1794 Edition will include all-new 20-inch alloy wheels specific to each grade.

Conclusions

Across the board, the Tundra's three engines don't deliver the same amount of power as the Ram 1500's engines. In addition, Toyota's designers need to improve the quality of the interior appointments to bring it up to the level of refinement found in the 1500. American pick-up truck buyers want a vehicle that can haul, tow, and carry with ease, and the 1500 provides all of that, along with the added convenience and versatility of its air suspension system.